Designing Effective Learning Tools: A Study on the Benefits of Flashy Cards

Abstract

Flashy Cards is an online tool designed to aid students in learning programming languages through flashcards, a method known to improve memorization. The system shows questions about coding concepts, like syntax or logic, and reveals the answers upon flipping the card. This paper outlines the system's design, learning benefits, and planned updates. By using spaced repetition and interactive study, Flashy Cards helps students and self-taught developers retain information and remain engaged. We plan to adjust the difficulty based on user performance, allow users to share flashcard sets, and integrate the tool with IDEs for deeper learning.